After catching heat for accepting Vladimir Putin's denials of Russian election hacking, President Donald Trump sought to clarify his stance by insisting he had misspoken and reiterating his confidence in U.S. intelligence findings.

• Reality Television Star, U.S. President, Business Leader
  (1946–)

Mark Zuckerberg has topped Warren Buffett to become the world’s third-richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Facebook co-founder trails only two other tech giants: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

• Computer Programmer, Philanthropist
  (1984–)

Michael Phelps shared his personal struggle with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts at a mental health conference. The Olympic swimmer said his first major depression was in 2004, which was around the time he was charged with his first DUI.

• Athlete, Swimmer
  (1985–)

Christina Aguilera graces the new cover of ‘Paper’ magazine with "minimal makeup.” The singer credits her transformation from "assless chaps" to "old Hollywood-inspired retro glam" to being a performer by nature and progress in diversity in Hollywood, telling haters where to shove it.

• Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality
  (1980–)

Queen Latifah is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and actress, known for her roles in the big screen adaptation of 'Chicago' and the HBO film 'Bessie.'

• Music Producer, Rapper, Singer, Film Actress, Television Actress
  (1970–)

Megan Markle’s guest Oprah Winfrey switched her dress the night before the royal wedding as beige would be “too ‘white’ for a wedding,” she posted on Instagram. Stella McCartney’s team, who also dressed Markle, worked overnight to prepare a pretty pink alternative.

• Philanthropist, Television Producer, Talk Show Host, Film Actress
  (1954–)

Vladimir Putin gifted President Donald Trump an Adidas soccer ball to celebrate the World Cup, held in Russia, which had markings indicating it had a chip that allows fans to access mobile content and could theoretically be programmed to initiate an attack on nearby phones.

• Prime Minister, President (non-U.S.)
  (1952–)

Things are heating up after Angelina Jolie filed a court order claiming ex-husband Brad Pitt hadn’t paid “meaningful” child support payments since they split two years ago. Pitt claimed he’s paid over $1.3 million in bills and loaned the actress $8 million to help her buy her current home.

• Film Actor, Producer
  (1963–)

The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the first lady through her active participation in American politics.

• U.S. First Lady, Diplomat
  (1884–1962)

Maya Angelou was a poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed memoir 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' and her numerous poetry and essay collections.

• Civil Rights Activist, Author, Poet
  (1928–2014)

George Clooney was thrown off his motorcycle several yards into the air after a car veered suddenly into his lane. His spokesperson said he’s fine and recovering at home. Clooney was in Sardinia, Italy, filming a TV miniseries adapted from the novel ‘Catch-22.’

• Film Actor, Television Actor, Activist
  (1961–)

Kathy Bates has joined Kim Dickens, Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson in Netflix’s 2018 drama, ‘The Highwaymen.’ Based on true events, has two Texas Rangers are drawn out of retirement to hunt down Bonnie and Clyde. Bates also has roles in upcoming flims on Robert Graves and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

• Television Actress, Film Actress, Theater Actress
  (1948–)

Lady Gaga launched her Las Vegas residency at the Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort. The performer will play a total of 27 gigs, in different formats: Lady Gaga Enigma, focusing on her biggest hits, and Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano, featuring stripped-down versions of her songs.

• Television Actress, Singer, Songwriter
  (1986–)

Serena Williams revealed that in the minutes before one of her biggest career defeats, against Johanna Konta, she learned her sister’s killer had been released on parole. “My sister is not coming back for good behavior," William said of Yetunde Price, who was fatally shot in 2003.

• Athlete, Tennis Player
  (1981–)

Anthropologist and novelist Zora Neale Hurston was a fixture of the Harlem Renaissance before writing her masterwork, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

• Civil Rights Activist, Author
  (1891–1960)

Michael Douglas is an American actor best known for his roles on TV's 'Streets of San Francisco' and in the films 'Wall Street,' 'Fatal Attraction' and 'Wonder Boys.'

• Film Actor, Activist, Filmmaker
  (1944–)

A former fixture in the Disney universe of TV shows, movies and music, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a solo artist and philanthropist.

• Philanthropist, Television Actress, Film Actress, Singer
  (1992–)

A 90-minute documentary David Bowie: The Last Five Years, has begun airing on HBO. Previously broadcast on British TV, the film includes new Bowie footage and interviews with musicians, producers, and directors who worked with him on his final tour.

• Singer
  (1947–2016)

Gwenyth Paltrow has confirmed her engagement to Brad Falchuk, co-creator of ‘Glee.’ “We feel incredibly lucky to have come together at this juncture,” wrote the couple. Paltrow announced her "conscious uncoupling" from Coldplay’s Chris Martin in 2014.

• Film Actress
  (1972–)

James Earl Jones is the American actor who voiced Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He's also known for films like 'The Great White Hope,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Field of Dreams' as well as an array of TV shows.

• Television Actor, Theater Actor, Film Actor
  (1931–)

Geoffrey Rush is an Australian actor best known for his award-winning performance in the 1996 film Shine.

• Actor, Producer
  (1951–)

President Jackson’s portrait was prominently featured at a White House event honoring Native Americans; he’s known for an act resulting in thousands of Native American deaths. Trump also called Sen. Elizabeth Warren “Pocahontas,” considered by some a racial slur.

• U.S. Senator, U.S. President, Lawyer, U.S. Representative, Judge
  (1767–1845)

Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in 'The Notebook,’ ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ and 'La La Land.'

• Film Actor
  (1980–)

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, and was named Rookie of the Year that year, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.

• Famous Baseball Players
  (1919–1972)